Animation Design for Kids — 10 Hour Curriculum
- Age Group: 8–14 years
- Level:Beginner (no prior animation or coding required)
- Format: Fun • Visual • Hands-on
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, children will:
- Understand what animation is and how it works
- Learn basic animation principles
- Create simple 2D animations
- Use beginner-friendly animation tools
- Build a mini animation portfolio (2–3 projects)
Session-Wise Breakdown (10 Hours)
Hour 1
Introduction to Animationgs
Concepts:
- What is animation?
- Cartoons, movies, ads (Indian & global examples)
- Frames, motion & illusion
Activities:
- Thaumatrope / flipbook demo
- Draw a bouncing ball (paper)
Hour 2
Animation Basics & Principles
Concepts (kid-friendly):
- Frames per second
- Squash & stretch
- Timing & spacing
Activities:
- Bouncing ball animation
- Emotion through movement
Hour 3
Story & Character Design
Concepts:
- Characters, emotions & expressions
- Simple story structure (beginning–middle–end)
Activities:
- Design a character (shape-based)
- Draw 3 expressions
Hour 4
Digital Tools Introduction
Concepts:
- Using Scratch / animation tool
- Sprites, backgrounds, layers
Hands-on:
- Animate a character walking
- Move, rotate, and resize objects
Hour 5
Motion & Scene Creation
Concepts:
- Movement paths
- Camera view (simple)
Activities:
- Create a short animated scene
- Add background & motion
Hour 6
Sound & Expression
Concepts:
- Sound effects
- Background music
- Sync sound with motion
Activities:
- Add voice or sound effects
- Emotion + sound matching
Hour 7
Introduction to Coding Logic (Optional)
Concepts:
- Events
- Loops
- Conditions
Activities:
- Control animation with keyboard/mouse
- Simple interaction
Hour 8
Mini Project Work
Projects (Choose one:
- Short animated story
- Animated greeting / festival card
- Educational animation (Save Water, Road Safety)
Hour 9
Polish & Improve
Activities:
- Improve timing
- Add transitions
- Debug issues
Skills:
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Hour 10
Animation Showcase
Activities:
- Kids present their animations
- Explain idea & process
- Group screening
Recognition:
- Certificates
- Best Animation / Best Story / Best Creativity
Suitable For
- Schools (ICT / Art / STEM Periods)
- Weekend Learning Centres
- Summer Camps
- Online Workshops
Outcomes Parents Notice
- Creativity & Imagination
- Logical Thinking
- Early Digital Skills
- Confidence in Using Technology
Certification
- Animation Design for Kids – Completion Certificate
- Digital Animation Portfolio (Files / Videos)
Customisation Options
- Age-Wise Tracks (8–10 / 11–14)
- Non-Coding vs Coding-Assisted Animation
- Tablet-Only or Laptop-Based Learning
- Extendable to 30-Hour Animation & Game Design Program
Testimonials
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“My daughter joined the Junior Programmer course at the age of 7, and I’ve seen her confidence grow every day. She not only understands coding basics but also creates small games on her own. This program truly makes learning fun!”
Priya Sharma, Parent of 7-year-old
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*”I was amazed at how quickly my son picked up concepts like logic and problem-solving. The trainers are patient and friendly, and they keep the kids engaged with fun projects. A big thumbs up!”
MRohit Verma, Parent of 10-year-oldark Adam
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I love making my own games! Coding is like magic, and now I feel like a real programmer.”
Aarav,Student Age 9
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